Opinion & Analysis
6 Guidelines for Golf Course Style
Rules. Before we’re even old enough to talk, our lives begin to revolve around rules. Don’t pick your nose. Bedtime. Chores. No Cinemax after 10 p.m. Don’t put that in your mouth (a pretty good rule even when you’re a adult). The thing about rules is that most of them seem like they’re created to keep us from having any fun. That’s just how life is.
When we get older, we have to worry about more rules; and then we start playing golf. The only game known to man that requires a 581-page rule book (plus an appendix). We already have enough rules to follow. So when I sat down to write this, I decided on guidelines instead. Guidelines are much easier to swallow than rules. So, these are not strict “must do’s.” They’re a collection of insights that can help you not look like a fool out there.
In 1991, Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam convinced every man in America that it was cool to not care how you looked, and since then, we’ve been treated to oversized flannels, baggy cargo pants and men just dressing like lazy slobs in general. Remember Tiger’s huge shirts and trousers that looked like parachute pants in the 90’s? Or the U.S. Ryder Cup Team’s shirts at Brookline that looked like Norman Rockwell had a few too many juleps and hurled on them? Ugh. Fortunately, there’s been a movement since around 2007. Men are starting to care again, and I love it.
For too long, we golfers had few viable options when it came to clothes for the course. Over the last few years, a wave of new companies has come to fix that. Linksoul, Travis Mathew, Devereux, and William Murray have become household golf names. But even the more established companies are stepping up their game, Puma and Ralph Lauren being two of the most notable. Some lesser known, but great lines are Q.E.D. and Rool Golf, as well as Black Clover. And you can never, EVER go wrong with anything from Arnold Palmer Apparel.
Disclaimer: I do not receive any monetary compensation from any of the companies that appear in this article. Just to make that clear.
Plenty of companies are offering modern options for you to look great, so there’s no reason to hit the course looking like you don’t belong… or you don’t respect where you are or the game you’re playing. Golf doesn’t need to be a stuffy dinner party, but it also shouldn’t look like a NASCAR tailgate party. Follow these guidelines, and you’ll never be accused of being ready for either.
1. Fit is (The) King
Arnie knew how a shirt should fit.
This should be common sense, but a lot of guys overlook it. The finest shirt in the world will look like absolute garbage on you if it doesn’t fit correctly. Look at the tag, and look for the terms “Athletic Fit”, “Slim Fit,” or “Tailored Fit.” These cuts won’t be boxy or “blousey” like Tiger’s shirts from the 90s. And they’ll make you look slimmer.
Check the sleeves and make sure they don’t pass below your elbows. Just below the bicep is perfect. In shorts, length is paramount. No disrespect to Nike, but their shorts belong in a skate park. Most companies make their shorts too long. Check out Original Penguin for examples of how shorts should fit a grown man, ending just above the knee.
2. Forget about “Tech Fibers”
The biggest problem with the shiny, moisture-wicking performance fibers designed for athletic performance is exactly that. They aren’t designed for anything else. As soon as you step off the course, you look out of place. You can’t toss a cardigan on or a blazer and head to the bar for cocktails and trash talk wearing one; it’s just wrong. Choose something with natural fibers, something that’s actually woven. There’s nothing wrong with a little tech, but if it can’t go from the course to the lounge and then to dinner, it doesn’t need to be in your closet.
3. Respect your Feet
Canoos makes some of the coolest golf shoes around.
Those clunky, chunky, cheap golf shoes you found in the clearance section? That’s disrespect in the highest order. The first things someone notices about a man is his watch and his shoes. They don’t need to be FootJoy Icons (even though it’s a fantastic choice), but there are plenty of high quality options.
Adidas is killing it with old school sneaker styles. And please, PLEASE throw your sandal-spikes in the trash immediately. It’s worse than wearing Crocs if you aren’t a chef. If you really want to pull of the casual look with some character, check out Canoos. Its boat shoes and canvas sneakers are the coolest thing around right now.
4. Accessorize, But at Your Own Risk
Carrera Shades
The days of big, gawdy belt buckles are over. Get something nice and slim, or even something with a check or stripe on it. Even the white belt at this point is getting a little blah. Andre 3000 said that every man should have one thing in his wardrobe that “blings.” Not four, just one. That’s a fantastic guideline. Whether it’s your watch, your socks, your belt, or a bracelet, let one thing you wear pop from everything else.
As for sunglasses, unless you’re a track star, a Formula 1 driver, or Henrik Stenson, you don’t need the ultra techy wrap-around sport shades. Stick to something cool. Something smooth. A pair of Persols should do nicely, but there are plenty of cheaper options like something Steve McQueen would’ve worn on the course. Actually, just use Steve McQueen every time you ask, “Should I wear this?” You’ll be just fine.
5. White Pants (When to Stop)
I have a few pair of white trousers. You have to have a couple, because they get dirty in a hurry. I love wearing them, and I love that I see a ton of Tour guys wearing them. They’re incredibly sharp… but there really does come a point in the season when it’s not OK to wear white pants. Fall is for darker colors, earthy tones, and thicker fabrics. It’s rain-pant weather. Fall isn’t for the white pants you wore when playing in San Diego a few months ago. The Labor Day rule no longer applies, but it has been expanded thanks to GQ’s Style Guy, Glenn O’Brien (Miss you Glenn). As a general guideline, once the MLB Playoffs start, put the white pants away and let them sit until spring.
6. Okay, Maybe a Couple Rules
I can’t list these as merely guidelines. It’s 2017, and certain things just should not be a part of your wardrobe. And to be honest, they never should have been in the first place:
- Jean Shorts: Burn them. Burn. Every. Single. Pair. Now.
- Ditch the Pleats: Are you smuggling two pigeons in your pants? No, you’re not.
- Long White or Black Socks (with shorts): Either go for something like Stance Socks or stick with no-shows or ankle socks. If you’re going to show some sock game, better make sure it’s on fleek.
- Dress Code Disrespect: There are plenty of courses I play that allow T-shirts, and I love playing in a T-shirt and shorts. But if a course has a dress code, just please respect it. Don’t be the guy who shows up in jeans and tries to get away with it by claiming he didn’t know. Don’t be that guy.
Most of us have office jobs or jobs that require wearing some type of uniform. The golf course is one of the remaining outlets for us to express our individual style. So have fun with it and enjoy it. It’s OK to put some thought into what you wear to the course, guys. Don’t let Grunge win.
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The PGA TOUR heads to New Orleans to play the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. In a welcome change from the usual stroke play, the Zurich Classic is a team event. On Thursday and Saturday, the teams play best ball, and on Friday and Sunday the teams play alternate shot.
TPC Louisiana is a par 72 that measures 7,425 yards. The course features some short par 4s and plenty of water and bunkers, which makes for a lot of exciting risk/reward scenarios for competitors. Pete Dye designed the course in 2004 specifically for the Zurich Classic, although the event didn’t make its debut until 2007 because of Hurricane Katrina.
Coming off of the Masters and a signature event in consecutive weeks, the field this week is a step down, and understandably so. Many of the world’s top players will be using this time to rest after a busy stretch.
However, there are some interesting teams this season with some stars making surprise appearances in the team event. Some notable teams include Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama, Will Zalatoris and Sahith Theegala as well as a few Canadian teams, Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith and Corey Conners.
Past Winners at TPC Louisiana
- 2023: Riley/Hardy (-30)
- 2022: Cantlay/Schauffele (-29)
- 2021: Leishman/Smith (-20)
- 2019: Palmer/Rahm (-26)
- 2018: Horschel/Piercy (-22)
- 2017: Blixt/Smith (-27)
2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Picks
Tom Hoge/Maverick McNealy +2500 (DraftKings)
Tom Hoge is coming off of a solid T18 finish at the RBC Heritage and finished T13 at last year’s Zurich Classic alongside Harris English.
This season, Hoge is having one of his best years on Tour in terms of Strokes Gained: Approach. In his last 24 rounds, the only player to top him on the category is Scottie Scheffler. Hoge has been solid on Pete Dye designs, ranking 28th in the field over his past 36 rounds.
McNealy is also having a solid season. He’s finished T6 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and T9 at the PLAYERS Championship. He recently started working with world renowned swing coach, Butch Harmon, and its seemingly paid dividends in 2024.
Keith Mitchell/Joel Dahmen +4000 (DraftKings)
Keith Mitchell is having a fantastic season, finishing in the top-20 of five of his past seven starts on Tour. Most recently, Mitchell finished T14 at the Valero Texas Open and gained a whopping 6.0 strokes off the tee. He finished 6th at last year’s Zurich Classic.
Joel Dahmen is having a resurgent year and has been dialed in with his irons. He also has a T11 finish at the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass which is another Pete Dye track. With Mitchell’s length and Dahmen’s ability to put it close with his short irons, the Mitchell/Dahmen combination will be dangerous this week.
Taylor Moore/Matt NeSmith +6500 (DraftKings)
Taylor Moore has quickly developed into one of the more consistent players on Tour. He’s finished in the top-20 in three of his past four starts, including a very impressive showing at The Masters, finishing T20. He’s also finished T4 at this event in consecutive seasons alongside Matt NeSmith.
NeSmith isn’t having a great 2024, but has seemed to elevate his game in this format. He finished T26 at Pete Dye’s TPC Sawgrass, which gives the 30-year-old something to build off of. NeSmith is also a great putter on Bermudagrass, which could help elevate Moore’s ball striking prowess.
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After having four of the top twelve players on the leaderboard at The Masters, LIV Golf is set for their fifth event of the season: LIV Adelaide.
For both LIV fans and golf fans in Australia, LIV Adelaide is one of the most anticipated events of the year. With 35,000 people expected to attend each day of the tournament, the Grange Golf Club will be crawling with fans who are passionate about the sport of golf. The 12th hole, better known as “the watering hole”, is sure to have the rowdiest of the fans cheering after a long day of drinking some Leishman Lager.
The Grange Golf Club is a par-72 that measures 6,946 yards. The course features minimal resistance, as golfers went extremely low last season. In 2023, Talor Gooch shot consecutive rounds of 62 on Thursday and Friday, giving himself a gigantic cushion heading into championship Sunday. Things got tight for a while, but in the end, the Oklahoma State product was able to hold off The Crushers’ Anirban Lahiri for a three-shot victory.
The Four Aces won the team competition with the Range Goats finishing second.
*All Images Courtesy of LIV Golf*
Past Winners at LIV Adelaide
- 2023: Talor Gooch (-19)
Stat Leaders Through LIV Miami
Green in Regulation
- Richard Bland
- Jon Rahm
- Paul Casey
Fairways Hit
- Abraham Ancer
- Graeme McDowell
- Henrik Stenson
Driving Distance
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Joaquin Niemann
- Dean Burmester
Putting
- Cameron Smith
- Louis Oosthuizen
- Matt Jones
2024 LIV Adelaide Picks
Cameron Smith +1400 (DraftKings)
When I pulled up the odds for LIV Adelaide, I was more than a little surprised to see multiple golfers listed ahead of Cameron Smith on the betting board. A few starts ago, Cam finished runner-up at LIV Hong Kong, which is a golf course that absolutely suits his eye. Augusta National in another course that Smith could roll out of bed and finish in the top-ten at, and he did so two weeks ago at The Masters, finishing T6.
At Augusta, he gained strokes on the field on approach, off the tee (slightly), and of course, around the green and putting. Smith able to get in the mix at a major championship despite coming into the week feeling under the weather tells me that his game is once again rounding into form.
The Grange Golf Club is another course that undoubtedly suits the Australian. Smith is obviously incredibly comfortable playing in front of the Aussie faithful and has won three Australian PGA Championship’s. The course is very short and will allow Smith to play conservative off the tee, mitigating his most glaring weakness. With birdies available all over the golf course, there’s a chance the event turns into a putting contest, and there’s no one on the planet I’d rather have in one of those than Cam Smith.
Louis Oosthuizen +2200 (DraftKings)
Louis Oosthuizen has simply been one of the best players on LIV in the 2024 seas0n. The South African has finished in the top-10 on the LIV leaderboard in three of his five starts, with his best coming in Jeddah, where he finished T2. Perhaps more impressively, Oosthuizen finished T7 at LIV Miami, which took place at Doral’s “Blue Monster”, an absolutely massive golf course. Given that Louis is on the shorter side in terms of distance off the tee, his ability to play well in Miami shows how dialed he is with the irons this season.
In addition to the LIV finishes, Oosthuizen won back-to-back starts on the DP World Tour in December at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and the Mauritus Open. He also finished runner-up at the end of February in the International Series Oman. The 41-year-old has been one of the most consistent performers of 2024, regardless of tour.
For the season, Louis ranks 4th on LIV in birdies made, T9 in fairways hit and first in putting. He ranks 32nd in driving distance, but that won’t be an issue at this short course. Last season, he finished T11 at the event, but was in decent position going into the final round but fell back after shooting 70 while the rest of the field went low. This season, Oosthuizen comes into the event in peak form, and the course should be a perfect fit for his smooth swing and hot putter this week.
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Of all the clubs in our bags, wedges are almost always the simplest in construction and, therefore, the easiest to analyze what might make one work differently from another if you know what to look for.
Wedges are a lot less mysterious than drivers, of course, as the major brands are working with a lot of “pixie dust” inside these modern marvels. That’s carrying over more to irons now, with so many new models featuring internal multi-material technologies, and almost all of them having a “badge” or insert in the back to allow more complex graphics while hiding the actual distribution of mass.
But when it comes to wedges, most on the market today are still single pieces of molded steel, either cast or forged into that shape. So, if you look closely at where the mass is distributed, it’s pretty clear how that wedge is going to perform.
To start, because of their wider soles, the majority of the mass of almost any wedge is along the bottom third of the clubhead. So, the best wedge shots are always those hit between the 2nd and 5th grooves so that more mass is directly behind that impact. Elite tour professionals practice incessantly to learn to do that consistently, wearing out a spot about the size of a penny right there. If impact moves higher than that, the face is dramatically thinner, so smash factor is compromised significantly, which reduces the overall distance the ball will fly.
Every one of us, tour players included, knows that maddening shot that we feel a bit high on the face and it doesn’t go anywhere, it’s not your fault.
If your wedges show a wear pattern the size of a silver dollar, and centered above the 3rd or 4th groove, you are not getting anywhere near the same performance from shot to shot. Robot testing proves impact even two to three grooves higher in the face can cause distance loss of up to 35 to 55 feet with modern ‘tour design’ wedges.
In addition, as impact moves above the center of mass, the golf club principle of gear effect causes the ball to fly higher with less spin. Think of modern drivers for a minute. The “holy grail” of driving is high launch and low spin, and the driver engineers are pulling out all stops to get the mass as low in the clubhead as possible to optimize this combination.
Where is all the mass in your wedges? Low. So, disregarding the higher lofts, wedges “want” to launch the ball high with low spin – exactly the opposite of what good wedge play requires penetrating ball flight with high spin.
While almost all major brand wedges have begun putting a tiny bit more thickness in the top portion of the clubhead, conventional and modern ‘tour design’ wedges perform pretty much like they always have. Elite players learn to hit those crisp, spinny penetrating wedge shots by spending lots of practice time learning to consistently make contact low in the face.
So, what about grooves and face texture?
Grooves on any club can only do so much, and no one has any material advantage here. The USGA tightly defines what we manufacturers can do with grooves and face texture, and modern manufacturing techniques allow all of us to push those limits ever closer. And we all do. End of story.
Then there’s the topic of bounce and grinds, the most complex and confusing part of the wedge formula. Many top brands offer a complex array of sole configurations, all of them admittedly specialized to a particular kind of lie or turf conditions, and/or a particular divot pattern.
But if you don’t play the same turf all the time, and make the same size divot on every swing, how would you ever figure this out?
The only way is to take any wedge you are considering and play it a few rounds, hitting all the shots you face and observing the results. There’s simply no other way.
So, hopefully this will inspire a lively conversation in our comments section, and I’ll chime in to answer any questions you might have.
And next week, I’ll dive into the rest of the wedge formula. Yes, shafts, grips and specifications are essential, too.
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Cliff
Nov 6, 2017 at 11:29 am
Credibility of author was gone once he admitted he owns and wears white pants……
alanp
Nov 4, 2017 at 3:16 pm
nice article man. doesnt surprise me it is lost on most of the old dudes. they probably dont listen to music on the course either.
Jimmy Ray
Nov 3, 2017 at 5:32 pm
I don’t know why y’all are hating on this article. It brings up some good points that a lot of you should follow. I’ve got a fabric tip for ya. I’m in the apparel business, and I can tell you that most guys don’t understand the difference between “wicking” and “breathable”. They’re not the same. Far from it. Nike DriFit is wicking. As a general rule, it doesn’t breathe (pique’s excepted). That goes for every poly shirt you own (Climacool, etc.), plus the nylon ones (Columbia fishing shirts, etc.). Yes, looks great when sweating and dries quickly. Cool? Not so much. And learn to love the stank, cause you ain’t wearing it more than once before washing. So what’s the alternative? An open weave like a cotton pique, linen or cotton/poly pique. I’m watching cotton make a big comeback, with Linksoul leading the way. Short of an 85 degree sticky day, their 65/35 blend fabric rocks. Will never wear plastic off the course again.
Scott
Nov 3, 2017 at 3:05 pm
Spend, spend, spend spend. I am an over 50, happily married, golfer. Who am I trying to impress? Sure, I try to look nice, but I am not going out clubbing after I play. When you tee off before 7:30 in the morning, why wouldn’t I want to a high tech golf shirt? All I am doing, before I get back to the rest of what I need to do for the rest of the day, is golfing. Then guess what, I am putting on lawn mowing clothes, or going to take the kids wherever clothes. Yes, some of my shirts and shorts look better than others, but oh well.
steve mcqueen
Nov 3, 2017 at 2:51 pm
If you worried more about your game and less about you clothes you might not be an “aspiring tour pro” anymore.
Ronald Ousterhaus
Nov 2, 2017 at 1:54 pm
Great… another elitist article on how to do golf right. I wonder if other sports and recreational activities worry so much about whether you can transition to dinner in a blazer or not (dinner jackets, really?!). I get that a lot of golfers belong to clubs etc., but that is not golf. That’s a lifestyle. Too many people get these confused.
Rano
Nov 2, 2017 at 8:36 am
“There’s nothing wrong with a little tech, but if it can’t go from the course to the lounge and then to dinner”
I don’t know why people insist on wearing the same thing they just wore on the course, out for dinner. Get changed, not only will you look better, you’ll smell better too…
Scott
Nov 3, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Yes, Rano. it is called a golf shirt for a reason.
C.B.
Nov 2, 2017 at 2:04 am
1991? What on earth are you talking about? Grunge? Don’t you know the 60’s? That’s when “wear whatever the heck you want” started. Not in the 90’s! I guess you’re too young to know anything.
The 90’s in sports clothing and clothing in general all across the globe was all about baggy and large – all you have to do is look at the football (soccer) kits in the 90’s and you’ll know exactly how we got out of the short-shorts of the 80’s and landed there.
Complete shank to this article. Do be so kind as to never write anything again about fashion.
Bryan Metzler
Nov 2, 2017 at 8:42 pm
I might not be old enough to remember the 60’s, but I’ve done more than enough research on the evolution of clothing and style over the decades. You’re right about two things. The clothes in the 90’s were WAY too baggy, that’s exactly what I was saying. And, they did wear whatever they wanted in the 60’s. But where you’re mistaken is that the clothing in the 60’s was absolutely about looking good and putting on a show and who had the flashiest outfit or the biggest bell-bottoms. 60’s fashion was all about rebellion from the drab grey button down world of the 50’s, and they wanted everyone to notice them, especially across the pond. The grunge style was a rebellion in the opposite way, trying to look as boring as possible after the “Everyday is a Fashion Show” mentality of the 80’s. I may have forgotten (i.e., been too hungover) to do my homework in Poli-Sci in college, but I paid attention to the stuff that really makes the world go round.
C.B.
Nov 3, 2017 at 3:34 am
I was talking about the hippies, duh, in counterpoint to how you brought up Pearl Jam and grunge. So no, the 60’s was not all about looking good and clean like James Bond. Early 60’s as it bled on from the 50’s may be, but the mid to late 60’s was grimy and dirty, hippy culture and such bleeding into the 70’s with the tie-dye and whatnot, Woodstock? Not clean and dapper, is it? Easy Rider, the rebel biker imagery and styles? We’re not talking about Flannel Suits there, my friend! In the 90’s yeah we had flannel shirts with grunge and unkept hair, for sure! 80’s was not every day is a fashion show. What on earth are you blethering about? The first 4 years of the 80’s may have been strangely bright and post-punk and color mohawks and heavy metal and big hair bands and such, but after 85? Less so. There was a yearning for the 50’s and it went back to clean cut and straight jeans again, less color crazy – Back to the Future? But, yeah, I am not mistaken. You are. I don’t think you paid attention at all. You missed out on a lot.
Bert
Nov 3, 2017 at 8:26 am
So right ….. I was there!
Hans
Nov 1, 2017 at 6:22 pm
if you live in a hot/humid climate, not wearing tech fabrics isnt really an option. go wet out a cotton shirt with sweat and it wont look good off the course anyway. perhaps for some climates the natural fibers look good off the course advice works, but it just is a big fail anywhere hot/humid.
Cameron
Nov 1, 2017 at 11:06 pm
Glad someone said it! 35* summer days mean high-tech breathable fabric is a necessity!
James
Nov 1, 2017 at 3:45 pm
You lost me when you used “on fleek”
Acemandrake
Nov 1, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Dress like an adult and you won’t need any other attire guidelines/rules.
Huh?
Nov 1, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Unless you plan to be on “the beach” all day please don’t show up at the course wearing ankle socks. So inappropriate. . .
DoubleMochaMan
Nov 1, 2017 at 12:05 pm
I never understand white pants in the off-season, playing in the mud. Or even khakis…
Golfer
Nov 1, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Dress for success. (And to feel good) Look the part. You can always be buried in your jeans, t-shirt and ball cap. Don’t rush it.
Andrew
Nov 1, 2017 at 11:59 am
Nobody rocks their clothing on and off the course like Adam Scott and Miguel Angel Jimenez. It’s not even a contest. Strive for that.
Andrew
Nov 1, 2017 at 11:55 am
“Oooh. White pants! Who’s that?”
– Trashy bimbo in heals at the Phoenix Open.
Don’t be that guy, Bryan.
Smith
Nov 1, 2017 at 11:45 am
I like everything about this article, but there’s one thing I always find is missing when golf course style discussions take place, and that’s the issue of ankle socks with pants.
JT is one of the most stylish golfers out there, no doubt, but I hate that he’s always rocking white ankle socks with his outfits. This article takes issue with long socks with shorts – why not the other way around as well?
Jacob
Nov 2, 2017 at 9:55 am
Agreed. Ankle socks with shorts, crew socks with pants, and no-show socks with the garbage can.